Daoism is a global religious and cultural phenomenon characterized by multiculturalism and ethnic diversity. Daoism: A Guide for the Perplexed offers a clear and thorough survey of this ancient and modern religious tradition. The book includes an overview of Daoist history, including key individuals and movements, translations of primary Daoist texts, and discussions of key dimensions of Daoist religiosity, covering primary concerns and defining characteristics of the religion.
Specifically designed to meet the needs of students and general readers seeking a thorough understanding of the religion, this book is the ideal guide to studying and understanding Daoism as a lived and living religious community.
ISBN: | 9781441148155 |
Publication date: | 13th March 2014 |
Author: | Louis Komjathy |
Publisher: | Bloomsbury Academic an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 240 pages |
Series: | Guides for the Perplexed |
Genres: |
Taoism East Asian and Indian philosophy |